High levels of LDL Cholesterol, or ‘bad’ cholesterol, may lead to heart disease and stroke; therefore, it is important to maintain your cholesterol levels. One way to maintain low levels of LDL cholesterol and high levels of HDL, or good cholesterol levels, is by following a low cholesterol diet. (Taking a cholesterol lowering treatment like [...]
any people suffer from very severe forms of acne that cannot be treated with conventional medications and creams. Using the wrong products to treat severe acne may cause irritation, infections and scaring. In these cases, it is recommended to consult your dermatologist about a variety of prescription medications available to clear severe acne. There are [...]
Natural herbs and botanicals are used in almost every product we use today, even skin care products. Skin care products have been trying to treat acne with different means, in order to eliminate this ongoing problem among adolescence and adults. One of the methods is using herbal supplements.
Before trying herbal treatments it is important to [...]
With so many choices out there, it’s hard to know just where to begin. The skin care section at your local drugstore (or your online drugstore) is as full as a used car lot, but with more choices. Moisturizers for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, extremely dry skin, and extremely oily skin…you get...
When your doctor told you to stay away from foods with too much cholesterol, he might not have explained the 
difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Here are a few pointers, to help you tell the difference.
First of all the basic difference is that LDL cholesterol is bad, and HDL cholesterol is good. Both...
Tara Stiles shows us a yoga routine that is great for waking up in the...
There are many foods available that help reduce your cholesterol level and ensure a healthy heart. Read food labels before you purchase any products to make sure you’re consuming the following nutrients:
1. High fiber products - Many studies h
ave found that high fiber products can...
Research shows that a vegetarian diet can help with lowering your cholesterol levels. 
There are 4 different variations in a vegetarian diet:
• Vegan - Vegans only consume foods derived from plant products such as vegetables, fruits, beans, seeds, grain and nuts; and will not eat...
Studies confirmed that having a high LDL cholesterol level (bad cholesterol) and low HDL level (good cholesterol) contribute to a high risk of cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, there are powerful prescription drugs available to control cholesterol levels, but they are not suitable for everyone. People with moderate to borderline cholesterol levels, should try non-prescription methods before resorting to prescription drugs.
What are some of the prescription-free cholesterol reducing...
This may come as a surprise, but often there are no cholesterol symptoms. So despite feeling healthy, you can still have high cholesterol levels and not even know it. However, if you ignore high cholesterol, it may eventually lead to serious heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of deaths in the U.S according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
So how can you tell if you have high cholesterol?
A good...
It is very important to maintain your HDL cholesterol levels, also known as “good cholesterol,” to prevent heart disease and heart attack. There are few guidelines to maintain healthy cholesterol levels:
• Exercise regularly - Getting regular exercise actually helps raise HDL cholesterol level while lowering total LDL (bad) cholesterol. Exercise has other benefits such as weight loss, lowers blood pressure, strengthens your heart and blood vessels, and reduces...
Skin pigmentation disorders occur as a result of the body producing either too much or too little melanin. Skin pigmentation creates a darker or lighter skin tone that may be blotchy and uneven. 
Causes of skin pigmentation:
• Auto immune conditions
If you are struggling with adult acne, you are not alone. It’s important to note the following:
• Nearly 25% of adults between the ages of 25-40 have an acne recurrence and struggle to cope. Although acne strikes adult women at a greater rate than men, men tend to have more severe and longer lasting breakouts than women; because of higher levels of testosterone that men have.
• Adult acne is no indication of poor hygiene. The acne is a result of sebum, an oily...
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